System design courses can help you learn architectural patterns, scalability principles, performance optimization, and system reliability. You can build skills in creating efficient APIs, managing databases, and implementing microservices. Many courses introduce tools like AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, that support deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment. You'll also explore methods for designing fault-tolerant systems and ensuring data consistency, equipping you with practical knowledge for real-world applications.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Business Leadership, Active Listening, Empathy, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Crisis Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Adaptability, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Terraform, Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Document Management, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Compliance Management, Contract Management, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Contract Review, Quality Assurance, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, YAML, Virtual Networking, Application Deployment, General Networking, Servers, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Music History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Interactive Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Case Studies, Innovation
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Microsoft Azure, Azure Synapse Analytics, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Migration, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Staff Management, Collaboration, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Leadership, Accountability, Conflict Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Safety Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, CI/CD, Data Processing, Debugging, System Monitoring, Data Transformation, Unit Testing, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Development, AI Workflows, Application Design, Software Development Methodologies, Code Review, Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Safety Assurance, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Industrial Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Research Methodologies, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks